... a few month's time, and even began to wean off my Lexapro . Since I was improving, my doctor told me to make ... months. I was ok with that, but when I tried to go off Lexapro completely, that's when the trouble started. I've ... want to do. I've heard bad things about Effexor, and Lexapro always worked well for me. I was just afraid to go ... on a higher does of Lexapro because it makes me tired. She wants to see me back...

... 1/4 and so on. At the same time, she started me on Lexapro . So, I suggest you speak with your doctor before making...

... 1/4 and so on. At the same time, she started me on Lexapro . So, I suggest you speak with your doctor before making ... samples on your own? A friend of mine gave me some Lexapro samples but I wasn't sure if I should try them or...

... about the ADs - I went a few days with taking any Lexapro , and was fine until about the 4th day off it. All ... going off since I've heard it's difficult to wean off Lexapro . I went back on it immediately, and since then, I...

... anyone has ever experienced this before.
I went off Lexapro in August. Cost too much and made me very very sleepy...

... have sexual side effects are SSRIs (which is what Lexapro is). There are a ton of other options....

... don't know what side affects Zoloft has, I'm taking Lexapro now and it's not helping the depression much. I had ... with the Wellbutrin. The sexual side effects on the Lexapro I'm taking now are not as bad as Paxil, which I was...

... have sexual side effects are SSRIs (which is what Lexapro is). There are a ton of other options.
I'm on Lexapro...

... :)
J2006, I don't think there is a generic for Lexapro . What would be the name?:)
LauraB...

... depression. But my friens is the other way; she likes the lexapro better. So everyone is different....

...Lexapro only came out in 2003(-ish). I think "escitalopram ... all patented around the same time >15 years ago.) Lexapro patent runs until March 2012....

... I read that the generic for Lexapro was approved in May. I don't know when it will enter ... the market. Since I have been weaning off Lexapro - I went from 20mg to just 5mg now - I cut my 20mg ... pills into 1/4's. With my insurance, any sized Lexapro pills are $40. So, you can get 20mg for the same price...

... [QUOTE=j2006;3333468] Lexapro comes in generic form. A girl from work takes it. ...Lexapro doesn't come in a generic form. The pharmacist and...

... about 4 weeks. I don't know how long he wants me on Lexapro , I'm on now about 4 months or so. I mentioned CELEXA ... would have to many side effects. I wonder? I looked Lexapro and Celexa up on the computer, it seems to me they...

... posts. Here what has worked for me. I take 20 mg of lexapro every day. I started taking mg for severe depression ... helped me. I still struggle with small lapses, but the Lexapro has helped me stay rational and NOT sleep deprived...

... I have pretty severe depression and take Lexapro 20mg in the am. I also have anxiety and use .25 of ... advice is appreciated? Wondering of going up on the Lexapro and the Ambien? Wondering about Zyprexa. A MD gave...

... [QUOTE=Juby;3319516]I started taking Lexapro about five months ago, 10mg, and I have been feeling ... worse all the time. I put Lexapro side effects in the search engine and I couldn't believe ... switched me to Celexa after trying to assure me that the Lexapro wasn't causing my symptoms. I told him I didn't want ... Celexa and Xanax while trying to taper off of the Lexapro . Has anyone else had a bad experience with Lexapro ... because it stays in your system long after stopping. Lexapro (Cipralex in Canada) is terrible, if you don't take...

... hard to come off of, but from what I've been reading Lexapro is one of the worst and has so many side effects. ... Did you put Lexapro side effects in the search engine? I usually do all ... still feeling pretty miserable. The page I read about Lexapro said not to go off of it cold turkey and that you...

... depression or your meds? I just weaned myself off of lexapro and so far good, I substituted with prozac and I can...

... I had fantastic results with Lexapro . The side effect - which caused me to stop it after...

... I have been on Lexapro for a year (10mg). It was my first try with an AD...

... I have been on Lexapro for only three weeks. I have not noticed any big...

... [QUOTE=tallpaul;331***0]I have been on Lexapro for only three weeks. I have not noticed any big ... we will increase the dose to 20mg.
I've been on Lexapro for almost 2 months now and it really works. I haven...

... I have been on Lexapro for 4 years, I love it in many ways, I feel emotionally...

... I've been on Lexapro for 2 1/2 years. Started out with 10mg. Currently ... have 10mg tabs on hand to take as needed. Before Lexapro I was on Prozac. I personally thought it was working ... because I had absolutely no libido. My MD explained Lexapro like this, it has all of the benefits of Prozac without ... need a little push. For me, I wouldn't go off of Lexapro if you paid me a million dollars....

... I've been on Lexapro for about 2 months now. Taking 20 mg now. Some days...

... i was on lexapro for almost a year. it helped me out a lot, though ... actually went back to oversleeping! i weaned off the lexapro then i gained 40 pounds! i talked to my doctor about ... she didnt know about any weight gain side effects to lexapro , though, like someone else said, clinical trials are...

... I've been on lexapro for over two years. It's not a bad medication but ... because the side effects were worse than the treatment. Lexapro has had less side effects than most of the others ... kicked in my libido. I've had to increase my dosage of lexapro about 3 times but I'm working on about 20mg just now ... depression is more situational than anything else. But the lexapro has helped without too many side effects. Weight...

... s not fully situational. Anyway, I was prescribed Lexapro , and aside from a couple rough spells, I've been improving ... I felt worse, than to let him know. I cut back my Lexapro to 5mg and have been worried about repercussions from...

... many years now.
My issue is that I take 10mg of Lexapro in the morning and after I take it is when I feel ... worst. Could it be possible that I no longer need the Lexapro since I have now found that I have an underlying medical...

... take care
trg247
Thank you for your response. Lexapro never got rid of my symptoms and that's what made...

... sick when I went to the higher dose. So now I'm on Lexapro and have had very few side effects. Some fleeting ... me feel that way. I do have to say though, that the Lexapro is helping. I'm not crying all the time anymore and...

... good cry, made an appt with the dr and she went on Lexapro along with seeing a therapist for a few months. It ... helped her tremendously. She eventually went off the Lexapro and recently found out she had a health problem, PCOS...

... particularly a terrible daily headache. Now I've been on Lexapro for 2 weeks. I have not felt the full effect of it ... morning. Asked dr about this and she said it was the Lexapro but would improve with time and it has. None of these...

... same time I started the Cymbalta taper, I started Lexapro . I'm doing much better with that. It's only been about ... 2weeks of just the Lexapro so I don't think I'm feeling the full effects of it...

... because the headaches were too bad. Now I'm on day 10 of Lexapro and so far, have just had a little upset stomache ... and she said it was my body still adjusting to the Lexapro and give it a little time, it should subside.
You...

... because the headaches were too bad. Now I'm on day 10 of Lexapro and so far, have just had a little upset stomache ... and she said it was my body still adjusting to the Lexapro and give it a little time, it should subside.
You...

... etc. Mr dr decided to switch me from the Cymbalta to Lexapro but I have to taper off the Cymbalta. 45 mg for 4 ... same time I started the taper, I started low dose of Lexapro which she may increase once I'm completely off the...

... be the reason you do not feel well. When I was on Lexapro i took mine at bedtime because it made me sleep better ... medication.
If you are not feeling well on the Lexapro and it had been 8 weeks and you know for sure it is ... the lexapro - then I would talk to your dr about switching meds...